KTLA-TV Los Angeles Battleship Iowa deck replacement Posted: March 25, 2025 | Last updated: March 25, 2025 Gayle Anderson reports what KTLA has been following since July 2024, the unique project ...

Gayle Anderson reports what KTLA has been following since July 2024, the unique project of replacing the distressed deck of the historic Battleship Iowa, also known as the Battleship of Presidents ...

About 4% of the new deck installation job on the “01” level above the main deck is done, Williams said. It spans about 5,000 square feet and should be finished within a few months.

While the Iowa’s original deck materal was teak, that wood is harder to come by now, said Jonathan Williams, president and CEO of the Battleship Iowa Museum, and the price has skyrocketed.

It holds the distinction of being the world's last active service battleship. According to recent ... Entrance includes access to the Main Deck, the Below Decks and the Above Decks, as well ...